How to Lay Out Training Stations for Gymnastic Bar Exercises (Preschool)

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Are you a coach who coaches little kids? You know what you will do for vault, trampoline, floor, or beam, but not bars? Here is some guidance on bringing the kids up to speed on the bars.

Make an obstacle course. This is not a station, but a course. The kids can swing over the lava, water, etc., jump on the springboard, then (with the stairs) swing off the high bar onto a wrestling mat (8-inch mat).

Set aside a specific station for sole circle swings. This means that the kids will put both their hands and feet on the bar, and swing off with the help of a coach staying in that position until they land.

Community Q&A

How can you safley practice back hand springs at home with just a mat?

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You could have someone spot you, but most of us don't have a trained expert around. You could try to build a pillow wall at the height where you can do a backbend over it. Then you can fall back onto the pillows and whip over. Keep doing this until you feel comfortable to add one more pillow and jump onto it. Be sure to stay safe.

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